Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,500.72, 361,779.84 and 158,142
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 241,500.72, 361,779.84 and 158,142 is: 236,904.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,500.72 : 361,779.84 = 158,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,500.72/361,779.84 = 158,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,500.72x = 361,779.84 × 158,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,500.72x = 57,212,587,457.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,212,587,457.28/241,500.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,904.42
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